American Federation of Teachers records, 1916-1980.

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American Federation of Teachers records, 1916-1980.

Correspondence, clippings, memoranda, minutes, convention proceedings, financial data, local union files, and other materials relating to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

24 linear ft. (48 boxes)

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Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs

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American Federation of Teachers. Executive Council

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The American Federation of Teachers was founded in 1916 to represent the economic, social and professional interests of classroom teachers. It is an affiliated international union of the AFL-CIO. From the description of American Federation of Teachers. Executive Council. Hearing of Local 537. Transcript, 1941. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64059041 From the description of American Federation of Teachers. Executive Council. Hearing of Local 5. Transcript, ...

Shanker, Albert

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National education association of the United States

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Megel, Carl J., 1899-

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American Federation of Teachers' (AFT) first full-time president for twelve years, from 1952 to 1964. From the description of Carl J. Megel papers, 1914-1993. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321093 ...

American Federation of Teachers

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Joyce Wheeler was a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a national teachers' labor union founded in 1900. She was particularly active in the United Action Caucus (UAC), a rank and file organization within the AFT. The UAC took stands on various issues within the American educational system, supported progressive politics in general, and campaigned for internal democracy within the AFT. Members of the Communist Party USA are thought to have played an important role in the UAC. Wh...

Cogen, Charles, 1903-

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